Lead Java Backend

Purple Hires Inc

California

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Apple in Cupertino, CA seeks a Lead Java Backend Developer to own the backend stack, delivering scalable cloud-native services in AWS. The role emphasizes 80-90% backend coding and collaboration with product owners and DevOps to ensure reliability and performance.

Candidates should have 10+ years of software development, deep Java expertise, Spring, microservices, and strong Linux, observability, and database skills. Onsite 100% role with long-term engagement.

Qualifications

10+ years of software development experience.
Strong hands-on Java development experience (80-90% coding).
Expert in Spring Boot / Spring Framework.
Strong backend and microservices development experience.
Hands-on AWS cloud experience.
Kubernetes and Docker experience.
CI/CD experience using Jenkins, CodeDeploy, or similar tools.
Experience with observability, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting.
Strong Linux/Unix knowledge.
Experience with Kafka, Redis, and PostgreSQL.
Cloud-native application development experience.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
Build and maintain cloud-native applications on AWS.
Develop and enhance microservices architecture.
Work with Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
Monitor application performance and improve observability.
Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause analysis.
Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to gather requirements.
Review code and follow software engineering best practices.
Drive technical improvements and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Senior Java backend

Java development 80-90%

Spring Boot / Spring Framework

Backend and microservices

AWS cloud

Kubernetes & Docker

CI/CD

Observability & troubleshooting

Linux/Unix

Kafka / Redis / PostgreSQL

Cloud-native apps

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Job description

: Lead Developer - Java Backend

Client: Apple
Location: Cupertino, CA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months
Experience: 10-15+ Years
C2C

We have an immediate and high-priority requirement for a Lead Java Backend Developer (80-90% Backend Coding) supporting Apple in Cupertino, CA. We are specifically looking for strong backend engineers with deep AWS experience and cloud-native architecture expertise.

Apple | Lead Java Backend Developer (80-90% Backend Coding) + 20% Devops (AWS Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines)

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